SHOP.CA is an online retail store based in Toronto, Ontario. Launching in May 2012, it will become the largest online shopping destination in Canada, with over 15 million products in 26 categories. The company offers one-stop shopping across multiple brands and retailers. Their loyalty program, SHOP.CA Rewards , offers scaling benefits that increase based on purchase volume or social media sharing activities. The company's rewards program is unique in that Rewards are offered for every purchase made on site, with no exceptions.
Company history
Inception
SHOP.CA was founded by Drew Green and Trevor Newell in 2011. The idea came to him three years earlier: while on working in New York City. He began shopping extensively online and saw a large discrepancy between the online shopping experience in the United States compared to his native Canada. Initial research revealed that while Canadians’ online spending was second in the world (behind South Korea), the top online shopping destinations were predominantly in the United States. As a result, individual Canadian purchases were subject to poor shipping and returns policies, brokerage and duty fees, additional taxes, and delayed delivery.
In 2009, Green saw that the Canadian eCommerce landscape was beginning to change, with retailers making significant investments in online infrastructure and front end technology.
Company milestones
After almost two years of planning, research and set-up, SHOP.CA launched full time operations in July 2011, when Drew Green and Trevor Newell officially launched the company. Shortly after, they brought in Gary Black, former General Manager at CDC eCommerce, as chief technology officer. They began to develop their vendor network quickly, and within a couple of months, they had worked with IBM, ensuring an industry leading eCommerce platform on which to build. By October, they completed the IP for their vendor management system, Supplier World. Vendor response to the project exceeded expectation, and by April 2012, the catalogue reached 15 million individual products.
The SHOP.CA prelaunch website was released in March 2012 along with a prelaunch marketing campaign. SHOP.CA is scheduled to launch in May 2012. Even before the formal launch date, the company was being grouped with Amazon.com and eBay as one of the "major players in the consumer e-commerce market."
Products
SHOP.CA is an online marketplace that had 15 million products in 26 categories as of April 2012. At launch, they will carry a wide selection of clothing and apparel, books, movies, household goods and appliances, and a dedicated travel agency.
Business model
SHOP.CA is an online marketplace, with a single checkout, a single account and an extensive loyalty program that spans across all products and services. The SHOP.CA Social Loyalty Network rewards customers based on social activities, such as rating products, writing reviews, submitting video reviews, recommending products and more. Top sharers will earn up to 2.5% of all purchases back in SHOP.CA Rewards . According to cmo Mark Daprato, “The real excitement that we have about this is not just the products that we have, but also the ability to make it fun.”
The company's customer service philosophy is based on the unrelenting pursuit of customer happiness. Trevor Newell, co-founder, states, “We want SHOP.CA to be easy and fun, a place where you can buy with confidence from fellow Canadians who are dedicated to fostering your happiness. This is why we designed SHOP.CA to make it easy for you to find everything you need. We made shipping and returns free so you can relax and know that there won't be any extra costs if you need to send something back.”
The Company offers free shipping on the vast majority of products and up to 365-day no fuss return policy.
Advisors
The company's advisory board includes a number of notable financial and business experts, such as brand ambassador Rana Florida (CEO, the Creative Class Group), Ed Crain (President and CEO, Kingstar Direct) and Michael Tait (founder of Core Gen Capital). The board is chaired by author Don Tapscott
Company culture and core values
Drew Green and Trevor Newell founded SHOP.CA to realize their vision of creating something special for Canadians, by Canadians, and in doing so, significantly improving the online buying experience in Canada.
Green says: “We will introduce a unique Canadian experience that combines an authoritative selection of products across 25+ categories, unparalleled service that includes free shipping and free returns, a proprietary social loyalty program that rewards members on every purchase, plus the added fun of allowing members to earn points for sharing - all at a cash back rate higher than ever launched in Canada through any other loyalty program.”<ref name="shop" />
Company history
Inception
SHOP.CA was founded by Drew Green and Trevor Newell in 2011. The idea came to him three years earlier: while on working in New York City. He began shopping extensively online and saw a large discrepancy between the online shopping experience in the United States compared to his native Canada. Initial research revealed that while Canadians’ online spending was second in the world (behind South Korea), the top online shopping destinations were predominantly in the United States. As a result, individual Canadian purchases were subject to poor shipping and returns policies, brokerage and duty fees, additional taxes, and delayed delivery.
In 2009, Green saw that the Canadian eCommerce landscape was beginning to change, with retailers making significant investments in online infrastructure and front end technology.
Company milestones
After almost two years of planning, research and set-up, SHOP.CA launched full time operations in July 2011, when Drew Green and Trevor Newell officially launched the company. Shortly after, they brought in Gary Black, former General Manager at CDC eCommerce, as chief technology officer. They began to develop their vendor network quickly, and within a couple of months, they had worked with IBM, ensuring an industry leading eCommerce platform on which to build. By October, they completed the IP for their vendor management system, Supplier World. Vendor response to the project exceeded expectation, and by April 2012, the catalogue reached 15 million individual products.
The SHOP.CA prelaunch website was released in March 2012 along with a prelaunch marketing campaign. SHOP.CA is scheduled to launch in May 2012. Even before the formal launch date, the company was being grouped with Amazon.com and eBay as one of the "major players in the consumer e-commerce market."
Products
SHOP.CA is an online marketplace that had 15 million products in 26 categories as of April 2012. At launch, they will carry a wide selection of clothing and apparel, books, movies, household goods and appliances, and a dedicated travel agency.
Business model
SHOP.CA is an online marketplace, with a single checkout, a single account and an extensive loyalty program that spans across all products and services. The SHOP.CA Social Loyalty Network rewards customers based on social activities, such as rating products, writing reviews, submitting video reviews, recommending products and more. Top sharers will earn up to 2.5% of all purchases back in SHOP.CA Rewards . According to cmo Mark Daprato, “The real excitement that we have about this is not just the products that we have, but also the ability to make it fun.”
The company's customer service philosophy is based on the unrelenting pursuit of customer happiness. Trevor Newell, co-founder, states, “We want SHOP.CA to be easy and fun, a place where you can buy with confidence from fellow Canadians who are dedicated to fostering your happiness. This is why we designed SHOP.CA to make it easy for you to find everything you need. We made shipping and returns free so you can relax and know that there won't be any extra costs if you need to send something back.”
The Company offers free shipping on the vast majority of products and up to 365-day no fuss return policy.
Advisors
The company's advisory board includes a number of notable financial and business experts, such as brand ambassador Rana Florida (CEO, the Creative Class Group), Ed Crain (President and CEO, Kingstar Direct) and Michael Tait (founder of Core Gen Capital). The board is chaired by author Don Tapscott
Company culture and core values
Drew Green and Trevor Newell founded SHOP.CA to realize their vision of creating something special for Canadians, by Canadians, and in doing so, significantly improving the online buying experience in Canada.
Green says: “We will introduce a unique Canadian experience that combines an authoritative selection of products across 25+ categories, unparalleled service that includes free shipping and free returns, a proprietary social loyalty program that rewards members on every purchase, plus the added fun of allowing members to earn points for sharing - all at a cash back rate higher than ever launched in Canada through any other loyalty program.”<ref name="shop" />
Altwood Church of England School is the only Church of England secondary school in Maidenhead.
Altwood School is a Business and Enterprise specialist school. The school draws pupils from across Maidenhead, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire and constantly achieves high examination results.
History
Boyn Hill Church of England Senior Girls (1936 - 1907) and St Lukes Church of England Secondary Boys (1936 - 1907) both shared the site that Altwood School currently stands today. in 1907 the two school joing together to for a Mixed sex school called Altwood Church of England Secondary School. In 1975 it was converted to comprehensive schooling.
Altwood School became a Business and Enterprise College specialist school in 2007.
Altwood School is a Business and Enterprise specialist school. The school draws pupils from across Maidenhead, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire and constantly achieves high examination results.
History
Boyn Hill Church of England Senior Girls (1936 - 1907) and St Lukes Church of England Secondary Boys (1936 - 1907) both shared the site that Altwood School currently stands today. in 1907 the two school joing together to for a Mixed sex school called Altwood Church of England Secondary School. In 1975 it was converted to comprehensive schooling.
Altwood School became a Business and Enterprise College specialist school in 2007.
The Golden Apple Foundation was established in 1985 to honor and recognize those teachers in the state of Illinois who were the best in their field. Each year ten teachers receive the award and are recognized as Golden Apple Fellows. To give the teachers the respect that they had earned through their hard work the organization presented the ceremony as a formal "black tie" event in which they focused on the positive effect the teachers had in the life of their students. Three years after their initial creation the foundation created their Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois program. Since their inception over twenty years ago the foundation has grown to include many other programs, many of which are well known around the midwest and the entire country.
Mission statement
Because all children deserve excellent teachers, the Golden Apple Foundation advances the teaching profession by:
Recognizing excellent teachers
Leveraging their thinking and efforts to improve education
Recruiting and preparing prospective teachers with a special emphasis on schools of need
Providing teachers access to innovative resources
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Requirements
Applicants can apply in April their junior year of High school until November their senior year of high school. They are asked several questions and need to respond in essay form. Applicants also have to turn in their ACT scores and high school transcripts. If these applicants are accepted into the scholars program, they will be known as traditional Golden Apple scholars. Applicants who are sophomores in college may also apply to the scholarship, these scholars are known as Pathway Scholars.
Selection/Application process
Applicants are requested to write seven essays about their desire to teach. Golden Apple award winners and directors read the applicant essays; the selection process is then narrowed down to an interview with the Golden Apple Fellows and directors. From there, the Golden Apple scholars are selected and attend an orientation and reception in honor of their accomplishment. The scholars then learn about what the Golden Apple Foundation has in store for their future.
Participating Schools and Universities
The Golden Apple Scholarship is a financial assist to students who want to teach for a career. Applying scholars must attend one of 53 college or universities listed below:
Augustana College
Aurora University
Benedictine University
Blackburn College
Bradley University
Chicago State University
Columbia College Chicago
Concordia University, Chicago
DePaul University
Dominican University
Eastern Illinois University
Elmhurst College
Eureka College
Governors State University
Greenville College
Illinois College
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois State University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Judson University
Kendall College
Knox College
Lake Forest College
Lewis University
Loyola University Chicago
MacMurray College
McKendree College
Millikin University
Monmouth College
National-Louis University
North Central College
North Park University
Northeastern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northwestern University
Olivet Nazarene University
Quincy University
Rockford College
Roosevelt University
Saint Xavier University
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Trinity Christian College
University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of St. Francis
VanderCook College of Music
Western Illinois University
Wheaton College
Financial Aid
The scholarship gives financial aid for tuition with 2,500 per year for the first two years of college. Then for the last two years, the scholars receive 5,000 per year. Scholars who commit to teaching in areas of higher need may receive an additional $5,000. The scholarship requires that the perspective teacher commit to a school of need. The scholar must participate in the summer institute program at Depaul University and at Elmhurst College.
Scholars' Commitment as Students
Summer Institute
Scholars must commit five weeks of their first two collegiate summers to the summer institute program. Scholars attend DePaul University in Lincoln Park, Chicago for the five-week program and receive a $2000 stipend to attend the program. The summer institute program begins with introductions to the program and scheduled course work. It is the first week containing inclusive experiences, for example, team building activities with Reflective Seminar colleagues and friends. The first week entails regular classes such as College Success 101, Ethical Fitness, and Homeroom, these classes are taught by Golden Apple Fellows and teachers of recognition.
In the following weeks of summer institute, the scholars are assigned to forty different Chicago public or private school sites. Scholars report to the bus at 6:30 every morning and come back at 12:00 in the afternoon. From there scholars have a lunch break until 1:00 and then attend their scheduled courses. They may or may not have assignments in those courses. The assignments are optional, however, the foundation highly recommends the scholars choose to complete the assignments. Every scholar is assigned a Reflective Seminar time and Golden Apple Fellow, where they discuss the teaching techniques they observe on the school site. They also talk amongst their colleagues about current events and how they would apply to a classroom setting. In Reflective, scholars listen to each other’s experience in the classroom and give feedback to each other to reflect upon and use in the classroom. Scholars do have free time where they may form bonds and schedule events together in the city of Chicago. The program ends in the fifth week with a closing ceremony, where scholars remember their experiences and tell them to parents and other scholars.
Third summer
After the scholars go to summer institute for two summers, they then have a choice of how they spend their summer. Some scholars go overseas to help children in need; for example in Africa, there are scholars going to camps and helping those children. Other scholars choose to work at a summer day camp in their area or they choose to go to an overnight camp. In order to receive the same 2000-dollar stipend scholars must be at an overnight camp away from their hometown. The scholars still receive pay from their summer camp employers and from the Golden Apple foundation. If the scholar chooses to work in a summer day camp near their house then they will receive the camp’s pay and $1000 from Golden Apple.
Fourth summer
During the fourth summer of a scholar’s collegiate career, they will attend Elmhurst College in Elmhurst. Here they will also receive the $2000 dollar stipend for attending. The scholars go through mock interviews with real principals and learn how to represent themselves during a school interview. They also get preparation for student teaching.
Pathways
Scholars who applied during their sophomore year of college do attend the summer institute for two summers; this is because their first summer going into college as already passed. Pathway scholars also go straight from summer institute to the traditional fourth summer at Elmhurst. They do not have a third summer option to spend in a camp overseas.
Scholar's Commitment After Graduation
Scholars must commit five years out of eight years graduation from college to teaching in a school of need. A school of need is defined as falling under two categories: Economic Need and Academic Need.
Economic Need
Scholars may go to http://iirc.niu.edu/ and determine if a school is on the economic need list. If the school’s percentage of low-income students is greater than or equal to 30% then the school is to be considered as a school of need.
Academic Need
Also on the IIRC website the scholar can determine whether or not the school is on the academic need list. If the school’s test results show a combined percentage of students who met or were above state standards is less than or equal to 60% in two subject areas, then that school is considered a school of academic need.
Consequences
Scholars need to maintain a grade point average of 2.5 to continue to receive financial aid in tuition. A scholar is given a chance to redeem themselves with academic probation for one semester of school, after that semester if the cumulative grade point average is not at a 2.5 or higher the scholar no longer receives financial aid. Scholars who do not fulfill the commitment of teaching in a school of need for five years within the eight year time span, will have to pay back the scholarship to the Golden Apple foundation.
=="CORE"==
The acronym CORE stands for the "Center for Ongoing Renewal and Enrichment". The program was created to offer development, both personal and professional, for Golden Apple Scholars.It is a chance for friendship and professional growth among ones peers.
The four to five day conference is organized, planned and run by The Golden Apple Foundation. They plan the various events in an effort to meet the needs of classroom teachers.These conferences are open to all teaching professionals, it provides seminars and fosters team building exercises, time for thought, and exchange of teaching techniques to enhance each teachers classroom.
TEN
The acronym TEN stands for "Teaching Excellence Network". Golden Apple created this program to provide a free and easily accessible professional community for great teachers and teachers striving to become great.TEN serves as a place for thoughtful discussion about classroom practice, education policy activism, and educational philosophy. At TEN both new and experienced teachers can encounter discussions that will educate, inspire, and better them as teachers. To do this the site features various discussion boards, and blogs that are free for any teacher to comment on.
GATE Consultancy
The GATE consultancy, once known as the GATE Program, is an alternative pathway to teacher preparation. It is primarily run by those who have received awards from the Golden Apple Foundation. The program has attracted a number of business professional into the teaching profession. By including business professionals the program is able to incorporate their differing experiences in the corporate world into the classroom.
The GATE program is highly selective and intensive, seeking adults who have received only certain degrees from established colleges and universities. After completing the program the few individuals selected will be recommended for teacher certification, and then have the ability to teach in a classroom.
Mission statement
Because all children deserve excellent teachers, the Golden Apple Foundation advances the teaching profession by:
Recognizing excellent teachers
Leveraging their thinking and efforts to improve education
Recruiting and preparing prospective teachers with a special emphasis on schools of need
Providing teachers access to innovative resources
The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Requirements
Applicants can apply in April their junior year of High school until November their senior year of high school. They are asked several questions and need to respond in essay form. Applicants also have to turn in their ACT scores and high school transcripts. If these applicants are accepted into the scholars program, they will be known as traditional Golden Apple scholars. Applicants who are sophomores in college may also apply to the scholarship, these scholars are known as Pathway Scholars.
Selection/Application process
Applicants are requested to write seven essays about their desire to teach. Golden Apple award winners and directors read the applicant essays; the selection process is then narrowed down to an interview with the Golden Apple Fellows and directors. From there, the Golden Apple scholars are selected and attend an orientation and reception in honor of their accomplishment. The scholars then learn about what the Golden Apple Foundation has in store for their future.
Participating Schools and Universities
The Golden Apple Scholarship is a financial assist to students who want to teach for a career. Applying scholars must attend one of 53 college or universities listed below:
Augustana College
Aurora University
Benedictine University
Blackburn College
Bradley University
Chicago State University
Columbia College Chicago
Concordia University, Chicago
DePaul University
Dominican University
Eastern Illinois University
Elmhurst College
Eureka College
Governors State University
Greenville College
Illinois College
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois State University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Judson University
Kendall College
Knox College
Lake Forest College
Lewis University
Loyola University Chicago
MacMurray College
McKendree College
Millikin University
Monmouth College
National-Louis University
North Central College
North Park University
Northeastern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northwestern University
Olivet Nazarene University
Quincy University
Rockford College
Roosevelt University
Saint Xavier University
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Trinity Christian College
University of Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of St. Francis
VanderCook College of Music
Western Illinois University
Wheaton College
Financial Aid
The scholarship gives financial aid for tuition with 2,500 per year for the first two years of college. Then for the last two years, the scholars receive 5,000 per year. Scholars who commit to teaching in areas of higher need may receive an additional $5,000. The scholarship requires that the perspective teacher commit to a school of need. The scholar must participate in the summer institute program at Depaul University and at Elmhurst College.
Scholars' Commitment as Students
Summer Institute
Scholars must commit five weeks of their first two collegiate summers to the summer institute program. Scholars attend DePaul University in Lincoln Park, Chicago for the five-week program and receive a $2000 stipend to attend the program. The summer institute program begins with introductions to the program and scheduled course work. It is the first week containing inclusive experiences, for example, team building activities with Reflective Seminar colleagues and friends. The first week entails regular classes such as College Success 101, Ethical Fitness, and Homeroom, these classes are taught by Golden Apple Fellows and teachers of recognition.
In the following weeks of summer institute, the scholars are assigned to forty different Chicago public or private school sites. Scholars report to the bus at 6:30 every morning and come back at 12:00 in the afternoon. From there scholars have a lunch break until 1:00 and then attend their scheduled courses. They may or may not have assignments in those courses. The assignments are optional, however, the foundation highly recommends the scholars choose to complete the assignments. Every scholar is assigned a Reflective Seminar time and Golden Apple Fellow, where they discuss the teaching techniques they observe on the school site. They also talk amongst their colleagues about current events and how they would apply to a classroom setting. In Reflective, scholars listen to each other’s experience in the classroom and give feedback to each other to reflect upon and use in the classroom. Scholars do have free time where they may form bonds and schedule events together in the city of Chicago. The program ends in the fifth week with a closing ceremony, where scholars remember their experiences and tell them to parents and other scholars.
Third summer
After the scholars go to summer institute for two summers, they then have a choice of how they spend their summer. Some scholars go overseas to help children in need; for example in Africa, there are scholars going to camps and helping those children. Other scholars choose to work at a summer day camp in their area or they choose to go to an overnight camp. In order to receive the same 2000-dollar stipend scholars must be at an overnight camp away from their hometown. The scholars still receive pay from their summer camp employers and from the Golden Apple foundation. If the scholar chooses to work in a summer day camp near their house then they will receive the camp’s pay and $1000 from Golden Apple.
Fourth summer
During the fourth summer of a scholar’s collegiate career, they will attend Elmhurst College in Elmhurst. Here they will also receive the $2000 dollar stipend for attending. The scholars go through mock interviews with real principals and learn how to represent themselves during a school interview. They also get preparation for student teaching.
Pathways
Scholars who applied during their sophomore year of college do attend the summer institute for two summers; this is because their first summer going into college as already passed. Pathway scholars also go straight from summer institute to the traditional fourth summer at Elmhurst. They do not have a third summer option to spend in a camp overseas.
Scholar's Commitment After Graduation
Scholars must commit five years out of eight years graduation from college to teaching in a school of need. A school of need is defined as falling under two categories: Economic Need and Academic Need.
Economic Need
Scholars may go to http://iirc.niu.edu/ and determine if a school is on the economic need list. If the school’s percentage of low-income students is greater than or equal to 30% then the school is to be considered as a school of need.
Academic Need
Also on the IIRC website the scholar can determine whether or not the school is on the academic need list. If the school’s test results show a combined percentage of students who met or were above state standards is less than or equal to 60% in two subject areas, then that school is considered a school of academic need.
Consequences
Scholars need to maintain a grade point average of 2.5 to continue to receive financial aid in tuition. A scholar is given a chance to redeem themselves with academic probation for one semester of school, after that semester if the cumulative grade point average is not at a 2.5 or higher the scholar no longer receives financial aid. Scholars who do not fulfill the commitment of teaching in a school of need for five years within the eight year time span, will have to pay back the scholarship to the Golden Apple foundation.
=="CORE"==
The acronym CORE stands for the "Center for Ongoing Renewal and Enrichment". The program was created to offer development, both personal and professional, for Golden Apple Scholars.It is a chance for friendship and professional growth among ones peers.
The four to five day conference is organized, planned and run by The Golden Apple Foundation. They plan the various events in an effort to meet the needs of classroom teachers.These conferences are open to all teaching professionals, it provides seminars and fosters team building exercises, time for thought, and exchange of teaching techniques to enhance each teachers classroom.
TEN
The acronym TEN stands for "Teaching Excellence Network". Golden Apple created this program to provide a free and easily accessible professional community for great teachers and teachers striving to become great.TEN serves as a place for thoughtful discussion about classroom practice, education policy activism, and educational philosophy. At TEN both new and experienced teachers can encounter discussions that will educate, inspire, and better them as teachers. To do this the site features various discussion boards, and blogs that are free for any teacher to comment on.
GATE Consultancy
The GATE consultancy, once known as the GATE Program, is an alternative pathway to teacher preparation. It is primarily run by those who have received awards from the Golden Apple Foundation. The program has attracted a number of business professional into the teaching profession. By including business professionals the program is able to incorporate their differing experiences in the corporate world into the classroom.
The GATE program is highly selective and intensive, seeking adults who have received only certain degrees from established colleges and universities. After completing the program the few individuals selected will be recommended for teacher certification, and then have the ability to teach in a classroom.
Kevin Scholla (c. 1974-) is an American news and sports anchor for Newsradio in Philadelphia. Scholla joined the KYW staff in 2005. He has been a broadcast journalist for more than a decade.
Scholla served as the public address announcer for Villanova University Men's Basketball from 2007-2011. His stint as the voice of the Wildcats featured a trip to the Final Four and a 33-0 mark for Villanova at the Pavilion with Scholla behind the microphone.
Scholla can currently be heard as the public address announcer for the Trenton Thunder, a Minor League affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Scholla is the play-by-play voice for Holy Family University Men's and Women's Basketball and Lincoln University Football.
He also is the host of LBL Radio, a panelist on the Strategy Room on Fox News Channel and a frequent guest on TCN, TBN, and WBCB talking sports and tackling the issues of the day.
Scholla hosts the television program "Delaware County's Most Wanted" on Comcast Cable.
Scholla has announced for the Philadelphia Passion, New York Majesty, and Baltimore Charm of the Lingerie Football League, the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League, and University of Pennsylvania baseball, softball, and lacrosse.
He has written for lfl360.com, prosportsblogging.com, and Sports Life Magazine.
In 2008 Scholla debuted as one of the public address announcers for the Sussex Skyhawks baseball club.
He served as a football analyst for Delaware State University.
Scholla has also worked as the play-by-play voice for Centenary College basketball and William Paterson University football.
Scholla interned at WFAN in New York City working alongside Don Imus and Chris Russo.
He then landed full-time employment at a small ABC affiliate in Warren County, New Jersey. For three years as news and sports anchor, Scholla hosted the drive-home show every weekday afternoon. He also honed his interviewing skills while working as clubhouse reporter for the 2000 New York Mets.
Scholla moved on to Clear Channel and was hired as news director for the company's northwestern New Jersey cluster. Scholla supervised the day-to-day functioning of newsrooms at six stations in New Jersey and New York.
Later in his career as a member of the award winning news staff at New Jersey 101.5, Scholla served as lead reporter for the Millennium News Network's 13 stations.
He left broadcasting for a brief stint as a gubernatorial press secretary, but returned to the airwaves following Election Day.
Scholla's career highlights include reporting live from the NCAA basketball Final Four, serving as courthouse reporter at the Jayson Williams trial, and interviewing three U.S. presidents and two U.S. vice presidents.
Scholla was the only radio or television reporter to interview former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey on his first day out of office.
On January 28, 2009, Scholla was the public address announcer for the Villanova vs. Pittsburgh game at the Wachovia Spectrum. It would be the final college basketball game ever played at the historic arena.
Scholla wrote, produced, and acted in a public service announcement that was named the American Cancer Society Award Winner in 1992.
Scholla has also compiled quite a resume outside of the broadcast industry. He coaches youth softball and baseball. He is a committee chairman for the Miss Illinois Scholarship Association. Scholla also works as a booster and consultant for DePaul University, the Montgomery Biscuits, the Tri-City Dust Devils, and the Helena Brewers.
Scholla has been recognized for his volunteer work with various charities including VFW, Big Cat Rescue, ASPCA and the Philadelphia Zoo. Along with Shannon Elizabeth, Scholla supports Animal Avengers, a California-based pet rescue group.
Scholla has worked for numerous political campaigns and twice won the nomination for township committee in Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey.
Scholla served as the public address announcer for Villanova University Men's Basketball from 2007-2011. His stint as the voice of the Wildcats featured a trip to the Final Four and a 33-0 mark for Villanova at the Pavilion with Scholla behind the microphone.
Scholla can currently be heard as the public address announcer for the Trenton Thunder, a Minor League affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Scholla is the play-by-play voice for Holy Family University Men's and Women's Basketball and Lincoln University Football.
He also is the host of LBL Radio, a panelist on the Strategy Room on Fox News Channel and a frequent guest on TCN, TBN, and WBCB talking sports and tackling the issues of the day.
Scholla hosts the television program "Delaware County's Most Wanted" on Comcast Cable.
Scholla has announced for the Philadelphia Passion, New York Majesty, and Baltimore Charm of the Lingerie Football League, the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League, and University of Pennsylvania baseball, softball, and lacrosse.
He has written for lfl360.com, prosportsblogging.com, and Sports Life Magazine.
In 2008 Scholla debuted as one of the public address announcers for the Sussex Skyhawks baseball club.
He served as a football analyst for Delaware State University.
Scholla has also worked as the play-by-play voice for Centenary College basketball and William Paterson University football.
Scholla interned at WFAN in New York City working alongside Don Imus and Chris Russo.
He then landed full-time employment at a small ABC affiliate in Warren County, New Jersey. For three years as news and sports anchor, Scholla hosted the drive-home show every weekday afternoon. He also honed his interviewing skills while working as clubhouse reporter for the 2000 New York Mets.
Scholla moved on to Clear Channel and was hired as news director for the company's northwestern New Jersey cluster. Scholla supervised the day-to-day functioning of newsrooms at six stations in New Jersey and New York.
Later in his career as a member of the award winning news staff at New Jersey 101.5, Scholla served as lead reporter for the Millennium News Network's 13 stations.
He left broadcasting for a brief stint as a gubernatorial press secretary, but returned to the airwaves following Election Day.
Scholla's career highlights include reporting live from the NCAA basketball Final Four, serving as courthouse reporter at the Jayson Williams trial, and interviewing three U.S. presidents and two U.S. vice presidents.
Scholla was the only radio or television reporter to interview former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey on his first day out of office.
On January 28, 2009, Scholla was the public address announcer for the Villanova vs. Pittsburgh game at the Wachovia Spectrum. It would be the final college basketball game ever played at the historic arena.
Scholla wrote, produced, and acted in a public service announcement that was named the American Cancer Society Award Winner in 1992.
Scholla has also compiled quite a resume outside of the broadcast industry. He coaches youth softball and baseball. He is a committee chairman for the Miss Illinois Scholarship Association. Scholla also works as a booster and consultant for DePaul University, the Montgomery Biscuits, the Tri-City Dust Devils, and the Helena Brewers.
Scholla has been recognized for his volunteer work with various charities including VFW, Big Cat Rescue, ASPCA and the Philadelphia Zoo. Along with Shannon Elizabeth, Scholla supports Animal Avengers, a California-based pet rescue group.
Scholla has worked for numerous political campaigns and twice won the nomination for township committee in Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey.